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My Alter Ego · 04-14-2014, 03:49 PM

Just become the new owner of a 68 GMC 1 ton flatbed and am curious about the interchangeability of suspension parts. The truck has 4 wheel drums and I would prefer to have front disc brakes and maintain the 8 lug pattern. I presume the 72 front discs would be a direct bolt on, but wonder if there are later models that would do so as well. Also, I would like to swap out the rearend and presume that 69-72 would also be a direct bolt on, but, again, wonder if there are later models that would do so as well. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

My Alter Ego · 04-15-2014, 06:12 PM

Any help with a link to another post will do. Thanks in advance

Texasbigblock · 04-15-2014, 07:08 PM

I plan on doing a 73 up swap on my 1970. From what I understand it's easier just to put the entire new front end underneath it, crossmember and all. That is my plan anyway. I'll let you know how it works out when I get to it.

**special-K** · 04-15-2014, 09:40 PM

Yes,you can swap the entire assembly from a later model truck...at least through the '91 R3500s.

My Alter Ego · 04-16-2014, 11:08 AM

My thanks to texasbigblock and special-k for your reponses. Hoping to post pictures this afternoon to share with all.

04-14-2014, 03:49 PM	#1
My Alter Ego Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 50	68 gmc 3500 Just become the new owner of a 68 GMC 1 ton flatbed and am curious about the interchangeability of suspension parts. The truck has 4 wheel drums and I would prefer to have front disc brakes and maintain the 8 lug pattern. I presume the 72 front discs would be a direct bolt on, but wonder if there are later models that would do so as well. Also, I would like to swap out the rearend and presume that 69-72 would also be a direct bolt on, but, again, wonder if there are later models that would do so as well. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

04-15-2014, 06:12 PM	#2
My Alter Ego Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 50	Re: 68 gmc 3500 Any help with a link to another post will do. Thanks in advance

04-15-2014, 07:08 PM	#3
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: 68 gmc 3500 I plan on doing a 73 up swap on my 1970. From what I understand it's easier just to put the entire new front end underneath it, crossmember and all. That is my plan anyway. I'll let you know how it works out when I get to it. __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

04-15-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 68 gmc 3500 Yes,you can swap the entire assembly from a later model truck...at least through the '91 R3500s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-16-2014, 11:08 AM	#5
My Alter Ego Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 50	Re: 68 gmc 3500 My thanks to texasbigblock and special-k for your reponses. Hoping to post pictures this afternoon to share with all.



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